400 Corak Tempur - A partial list

The idea of Pukul Pelaga having many ways of defending and fighting has created several reactions from those not of Pukul Pelaga. The public exposure started in 1976, and a list of 40 ways or styles, with some explanation, was made public in 1995. A list of 88 wirh more details for each aspect was leaked by one of the traitors.

A partial list is given below. Most of the names used are reflective of each fight or combat pattern. As such there are names which are the same as existing silat schools. Others were not in existence 20 years ago.

001) Tempur Mawar
002) Tempur Harimau
003) Tempur Monyet
004) Tempur Naga
005) Tempur Buaya
006) Tempur Bangau
007) Tempur Kaki
008) Tempur Siku
009) Tempur Ular
010) Tempur Tangan
011) Tempur Langkah Sembilan
012) Tempur Mata Angin
013) Tempur Segi Tiga
014) Tempur Petak
015) Tempur Gerak Rencong
016) Tempur Helang
017) Tempur Pukulan Rencong
018) Tempur Sisip
019) Tempur Mentadak
020) Tempur Rancak
021) Tempur Sendeng
022) Tempur Gelek
023) Tempur Udang
024) Tempur Saraf
025) Tempur Pelangi
026) Tempur Taspak (Tangan)
027) Tempur Zigzag
028) Tempur Bulatan
029) Tempur Merpati
030) Tempur Fatih
031) Tempur Alunan
032) Tempur Kuncian
033) Tempur Humbanan
034) Tempur Jatuhan
035) Tempur Belut
036) Tempur Pepisau
037) Tempur Empat Benda Hak
038) Tempur Gerak Satu
039) Temput Gerak Tigasss
040) Tempur Nazam
041) Tempur Singa
042) Tempur Ayam
043) Tempur Beruang
044) Tempur Elak
045) Tempur Tangkap
046) Tempur Cekak
047) Tempur Libas
048) Tempur Abjad
049) Tempur Tunjang
050) Tempur Sangga Empat
051) Tempur Ikan
052) Tempur Petani
053) Tempur Cakar
054) Tempur Tari
055) Tempur Sepelet
056) Tempur Kekasih
057) Tempur Gerak Kilas
058) Tempue Rentap
059) Tempur Kelawar
060) Tempur Lawal
061) Tempur Lurus
062) Tempue Gerak Pintas


Each of the above style of fighting can stand on its own. It means that they can be formed into separate silat schools.

One of the questions asked was why the necessity? Pukul Pelaga is a system meant for everybody. Nevertheless we are not the same. We tend to choose something which we can relate to.

Due to the various fighting components, it is not easy to fight a Pelaga who learn and understand the concept behnd the existence of these parts, and how they can integrate or separate accordng to the situation.

400 Corak Tempur

The rough translation is '400 Fighting Styles/Pattern'.

One of the reasons why a Pelaga is not easy to be defeated in a real situation, or in a fair tournament, is his or her ability to change the fight pattern. This makes it difficult for the opponent to guess the next move. Of course this depends on the level of training and understanding reached.

Pukul Pelaga is a system where every member has to learn the same basics whether in practice or in theory. After that they are exposed to self-development, where each individual is encouraged to develop his/her own fighting method. We are not the same in terms of physical size and mental setup. Naturally there will be moves which mimic certain animals, and moves which resemble certain human characteristics.

This book is about the possible fighting styles which can be derived from Pukul Pelaga. Because of that each style is given its main characteristics, strength, and weaknesses. Note that most martial practitioners never talk about the weaknesses of their respective styles.

I stopped at 400 because there were other things which needed to be done. Furthermore discussing about them is enough to give an idea on what Pukul Pelaga actually is.

The knowledge on the fighting styles was hinted to me by my guru. and later on confirmed by the second Grandmaster, Ismail Ahmad.

On the accusation that I copied from other books, I put these questions forward.
1) How many books are there in the market? There are many, but the majority talk about the same thing.
2) Do I have the money to purchase all of them?
3) Do I have the time to study more than 400 fighting styles, and giving an analysis on the strengths and weaknesses?